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Ndidi Downplays Osimhen, Lookman Rift: 'Everything Is Fine' Ahead of AFCON 2025

Ndidi Downplays Osimhen, Lookman Rift: 'Everything Is Fine' Ahead of AFCON 2025

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has played down reports of a rift between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, insisting that everything is fine after a recent on-field incident.

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Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has played down reports of a rift between team-mates Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, saying an on-field incident was just a result of their competitive nature. Ndidi claims that everything is fine among the squad ahead of AFCON 2025. The player's comments come after the two players were involved in a heated exchange during a recent match. However, Ndidi remains optimistic about the team's chances in the tournament.

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